Clifford Asness criticizes modern media consumption patterns

Clifford Asness, a prominent figure in the finance industry, has taken to social media to express his strong criticisms regarding certain media consumption patterns.
Asness described individuals who engage with specific media sources as ''morons'' and remarked on the ''evil'' elements present in such content, though he emphasized intellectual shortcomings over malice. The tweet, posted on Asness's Twitter account, lambasted both the creators of this content and the audience that consumes it for mere spectacle.
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Asness’s recent statements on the intersection of media influence and intellectual rigor resonate with his pointed remarks on topics beyond media itself, such as his previous assessment of international diplomacy in his analysis of nuclear policy strategy on social media. His scrutiny of public discourse also parallels the broader debates on financial acumen, a subject he explored through long-term perspectives in discussions of long-run expected returns with Antti and Thom.